Roanoke City to fund new medic unit Gene Marrano April 17, 2018 1 minute read Roanoke City’s proposed 292 million dollar budget includes money for a new emergency squad. City Manager Bob Cowell says the Fire-EMS department has been dealing increased calls for service in recent years: Share: Post navigation Previous: Tax March tonight will advocate for fairer dealNext: Cobb: expand Valley Metro Bus Service for “3 More Hours” Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026